Stock market today: Sensex, Nifty fall for second day Indian benchmark indices closed lower for the second consecutive session on Tuesday as weakness in HDFC Bank and rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia kept investors on edge. The BSE Sensex fell 238.41 points (0.31%) to close at 77,470.11, while the NSE Nifty50 declined 50.80 points…
Lovlina Borgohain (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India has secured its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 even before the opening ceremony, with Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain guaranteed at least a bronze in the women’s boxing competition.The Assam boxer received a direct entry into the semifinals after being handed a bye in her 75kg weight…
Today’s love numerology offers courage, attraction and greater clarity in the romantic signals. As Mercury becomes direct in the sign of Gemini, it heightens the need for connection. It can make people more apt to show interest rather than hiding their feelings. A quiet admirer can approach for a talk. A crush might reply quicker,…
Lock Upp Season 2 contestant Dheeraj Dhoopar has been making headlines throughout his journey, whether for his gameplay or the bonds he has formed inside the jail. Now, the actor is once again in the spotlight, but this time for an unexpected reason. According to several fan pages closely tracking the Netflix reality show, Dheeraj…
The Oscar-nominated actor revealed he felt “underused and inconsequential” during the first season of the ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff.Image credit (Instagram) Ed Harris is a four-time Oscar nominee best known for his roles in ‘The Truman Show’ and ‘Apollo 13’, establishing himself as one of Hollywood’s most respected character actors. The veteran performer has built a career…
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) recently released a detailed backgrounder titled “White Gold: India’s Cotton Story”, tracing cotton’s journey from cultivation to export and highlighting government schemes aimed at improving productivity, quality and market access. This makes cotton, one of India’s oldest commercial crops, a relevant topic for both prelims and mains preparation, covering agriculture,…
The tariffs have significant implications for India, which supplies nearly 47% of generic prescriptions India’s $30-billion pharma industry is staring at a fresh challenge after US President Donald Trump announced that generic medicines imported into the US would face tariffs of 100% from Aug 2028 and 200% a year later, unless companies relocate manufacturing to…
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with Mahatma Gandhi and Anshul Bhatt with chess legend Viswanathan Anand NEW DELHI: As a young barrister in Ahmedabad, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel spent his evenings at the Gujarat Club, where he would play bridge and smoke cigars, and it was there that he first heard about a man named Gandhi returning from…
During the holy month of Sawan, many people observe fast, offer water to Shivling, chant mantras and visit Shiva temples during this holy month. According to belief, prayers offered in the month of Sawan reach Lord Shiva swiftly. In Hindu belief, dreams seen during sacred periods can have a spiritual meaning. Not all dreams are…
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day National Vanilla Ice Cream Day is celebrated every year on July 23 and marks the most favourite day for ice cream enthusiasts who get an opportunity to indulge in this yummy frozen delight. While flavours like chocolate, strawberry, and many more innovative ones tend to attract a lot of attention,…